power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON.
About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
When using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm. Doing so may
damage the camcorder.
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Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
Press and release (record review).
• The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record pause mode.
•While reviewing the scene, select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to return to the recording mode.
•While reviewing a scene immediately after recording it, you can also delete the scene
by selecting ( ) the icon ( 53).
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)
You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9).
Widescreen is not available when the recording mode is set to [LP] on a disc initialized in VIDEO mode.
Press WIDE SCR .
Repeatedly pressing WIDE SCR toggles between the Widescreen (16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios.
When recording in Widescreen mode, with [IMG STAB] set to [OFF] ( 31), you can have a wider view angle.
Playing back a Widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video
Recording | Basic Functions |
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